(Rhonda Johansson) A purified form of cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, shows potential for reducing psychosis in patients displaying schizophrenia-like mental illnesses, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. These results provide first evidence on how cannabidiol can directly influence the brain to reduce psychotic symptoms.
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Critical Mass: On Tuesday, 3 More States Legalized Weed for Recreational and Medical Use
(Matt Agorist) Three more states told the federal government they will no longer obey their tyrannical marijuana laws and legalized the plant in some form, bringing the total of legal states to 32. Related CBD Bombshell: Cannabis Approved by the FDA for Treatment of Brain and Spinal Cord Glioma Cancer Tumors Source – The Free Thought Project […]
TRUTH: Cannabis is in your DNA – watch at REAL.video
(Ethan Huff) The idea that cannabis (marijuana) is a “dangerous drug” with “no therapeutic value” is one of the biggest lies ever promulgated on the masses. Truth be told, the human body was made for cannabis, as evidenced by the countless cannabis receptors that exist throughout the cellular system. Related 10 Science-Backed Benefits of Cannabis Source – Natural News […]
DEA Grants Pharmaceutical Company Monopoly on Medical CBD
(Carey Wedler) News circulated recently that the DEA had rescheduled cannabidiol (CBD), the nonpsychoactive ingredient in cannabis, but the technicalities of the agency’s decision actually show their ruling is highly restrictive.
Cannabis Breathalyzer Tests are Coming: Welcome to “Legalization”
(Edge Canopy) A company called Hound Labs, ironically located in Oakland, California has created what it refers to as the first cannabis breath analysis test, aiming to promote the device toward the authorities and police as a tool to detect whether or not people driving vehicles have smoked weed. Related After Years of Research, Big Pharma Finally Shows Evidence […]
Known as the “Bliss Molecule”, Anandamide Is a Natural Way to Stimulate a Sense of Happiness
(Edsel Cook) You probably have not heard of anandamide, but you would have certainly felt its effects. The “bliss molecule” is a natural neurotransmitter and endocannabinoid that creates a sense of happiness, an article on Be Brain Fit stated.
5 Fast Facts about Pesticides in Cannabis
(Wes Annac) Pesticide contamination in cannabis is a big problem. Careless growing methods have been the norm for decades due to marijuana’s illegality, and sadly, this is just as much of a problem in legal states as it’s always been. High-profile cannabis users are speaking out against the widespread use of pesticides to grow the plant, and laboratory studies on samples from legal states have produced unsettling results.
10 Steps to Growing Cannabis Safely and Efficiently in Your Own Home
(Marco Torres) There are many medicinal herbs that grow well indoors and cannabis is one of them. Besides the many medicinal wonders of cannabis itself, the benefits of growing your own plants are many:
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Cannabis
(Vicki Batts) Cannabis may still be prohibited by the U.S. federal government, but that doesn’t mean the prized plant isn’t a medicine. While federal prohibition may make scientific research on cannabis harder to complete, many studies have shown that the plant has wide-reaching medicinal benefits. Research continues to show that for dozens of conditions, cannabis could be a natural solution.
Cannabis as Medicine: How CBD Benefits the Brain and Nervous System
(Audrey Lefebvre) Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active cannabinoid found in cannabis which, unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), does not produce a psychoactive effect in the brain. For this reason, CBD has become a primary focus of medicinal cannabis studies.
Senate Votes to Finally Legalize Hemp After 80 Years of Prohibition
(Carey Wedler) On Thursday, the U.S. Senate approved a bill to legalize hemp, an industrial crop that has been banned for decades.
Uruguay: First Nation to Legalize Marijuana Can’t Keep Up with Demand
(Aaron Kesel) Five years after becoming the first nation to fully legalize marijuana, Uruguay is struggling to keep up with the demand by consumers of cannabis, High Times reported.
California Senate Passes Revolutionary Bill to Bypass Federal Reserve, Create Cannabis Banking Industry
(Matt Agorist) The California Senate just passed a revolutionary bill that will nullify the control the Federal Reserve has over the cannabis industry by creating a separate banking industry—solely for cannabis.
Trump to Support Ending Federal Prohibition of Marijuana
(JD Heyes) Just a little more than 500 days into his first term, there are already signs that President Donald Trump will cruise to reelection in 2020.
Scientists, Funded By Crypto, Using Blockchain to Stop Monsanto from Taking Over Cannabis Industry
(John Vibes) A group of scientists is using blockchain technology to stop Monsanto from patenting cannabis strains.